Teacher Professional Development Strategies

This assignment delves into the crucial topic of teacher professional development (PD), examining various strategies employed to enhance educators' skills and knowledge. It analyzes research on effective PD practices, considering factors like collaborative design, online learning communities, and leadership roles in fostering continuous growth. The assignment emphasizes the importance of practical application and real-world impact, highlighting successful models and their contributions to improving teaching and learning outcomes.

Professional
Development

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Present assignment has been formulated to is produce an effective and realistic
professional development plan considering personal values, self awareness, self reflection,
personal strategies and setting out goals within the context of profession, career, financial
outcomes, education, relationship or self improvement. Assignment has also got started
considering experiential learning using Gibb’s model analysing the past experience and
education and John’s model analyse journey through DBA. Psychologist Abraham Maslow’s
hierarchy of needs theory analysed the objectives of pursuing DBA program and my leadership
styles analysed with the creative leadership model. In the end, My five years action plan is also
somewhat realistic with my own knowledge and the things that I want to attain in near future.

Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.............................................................................................................2
SECTION 1......................................................................................................................................1
1.1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................1
1.2 Past Experiences – Gibb's Model.....................................................................................1
1.3 Learning Journey DBA – John's Model...........................................................................3
1.4 Maslow Hierarchy of Needs and Journey Through DBA:...............................................4
1.5 My Creative Leadership That Drives Change..................................................................6
SECTION 2......................................................................................................................................6
2.1 My Personality Trait.........................................................................................................6
2.2 My personal SWOT Analysis...........................................................................................8
2.3 Personal TOWS analysis................................................................................................10
2.4 Johari Window :A tool for increasing self awareness....................................................11
2.5 My Personal Kaizen- Growth Mindset and continuous improvement...........................12
2.6 The Growth and Fixes Mindset......................................................................................12
SECTION 3....................................................................................................................................13
3.1 Monetization of My Achievement..................................................................................13
3.2 My Personal Strategy Road Map....................................................................................13
3.3 My Five Years Action Plan............................................................................................14
4. CONCLUSION..........................................................................................................................15
5. REFERENCES..........................................................................................................................16

SECTION 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Professional or personal development refers to organized procedure for creation of
personal values, self awareness, strategies, self reflection and making goals with respect to
career, financial throughput, profession, self improvement and relationship (Stewart, 2014). In
following professional or personal development plan, I will describe aspiration, future aspects in
terms of career and financial resultant by putting light on my education, experience and my
journey to Doctor of business administration (DBA) program. I always had a desire to work
within MNC as a senior leader in Operations department.
1.2 Past Experiences – Gibb's Model
When people do not learn anything from their previous experience and do not understand
about their role, they finish up as inferior. The Gibbs reflection model (1988) is useful for people
to analyse what they have learnt from whatever has happened or experience (Dixon and et. al.,
2014) I have used Gibbs model to realise or understand situation of my work. It will help me to
examine what I did was right as per situation and where improvement is required so that in future
if same condition occur then I can perform better. I have used Gibbs reflective model to have
detailed analysis of past experience effectively.

Description:
Biggest challenge in my career was to get admission into University of West of England
to complete MBA (2011) although I was 1st class merit in BBA (2008). For me accommodation,
finance and timely study was very difficult and sometimes it is frustrating as an international
student. Find accommodation at place which you do not know was very difficult and also
exciting as I experienced different culture within University of West of England. Selection of
topic for my project was confusing but then one of my lecturer helped me to choose topic.
Graduation degree helped me in thinking analytically as it was in administration. It provided me
base for admission in University to complete or do my Doctor of Business Administration
(DBA).
Feelings:
I have learnt a lot during bachelors' degree (which was my first degree) about business
and management as management is all about analysing business needs and growth. I was filled
with enthusiasm when I got admission in MBA but at same moment I was nervous and it was
difficult for me at initial time because of new place, new environment and different culture.
When I got accomplished to particular situations or environment it became easy for me to go
well through them and complete my studies effectively (Bayar, 2014). At initial phase I was like

I am doing anything wrong? But with passage of time, I came to know various aspects and
particular branch became enjoyable.
Evaluation:
Home sickness was biggest factor which was affecting me internally as I was away from
home and family (Kennedy, 2016). I have to face all difficulties at my own as I was not knowing
anyone at that place and I was panicked to deal with situations and adjust in unknown
environment. Good aspect of all this was I learnt to handle my problems by my own and became
independent. I found new directions or a different view of my life while pursuing my bachelors. I
was extremely bad in few sections like presentation but University conducted few presentation
classes which helped me to improve my presentation skills, these presentations were conducted
either in group or individually. I am very confident in giving presentations of my work to
listeners, they can be in any number. Now I am not anxious about audience and don't hesitate
before presenting anything. I became more vocal about thoughts which I was not.
Analysis:
Team study was my first experience in University as I usually study alone. I have to work
as a team and presentations had a great impact as different ideas were accumulated and
implemented. It increased team working skills and accommodate and analyse different opinions
was important. It is being found that at the time of different ideas delivered or given, to me I may
easily perform tasks on the basis of those skills. When different thoughts were present then it
became difficult for me to analyse which was best among them during brainstorm session. But
with passage of time I understood which way to go.
Conclusion:
Studying at University not only helped me develop analytically but also developed skills
like presenting myself, giving seminars, psychometric tests, symposium, cultural activities and
educational activities which were held within campus (Huffman and et. al., 2014). Activities
conducted within University campus helped me to grow professionally and personally and gave
me strong base for career (Gregory and et. al., 2014).
Action plan:
I am doing PhD from University of West of Scotland. My previous experience has taught
me a lot, mistakes that I have done previously, I do not attempt them back in future. Apart from
this, I will not waste my time to reciprocate my mistakes instead I will try not to make them.

1.3 Learning Journey DBA – John's Model
Reflection model of John (1995) consists of five parts and every part has its own impact.
It helped me to divide my experiences into small portions and create its reflection on processes
and outcomes (Voogt and et. al., 2015). I have provided my journey till now (pursuing PhD)
using John's model:
Description of Experience:
After completing my MBA I thought I should go for job but I always had dream of doing
PhD. In my previous role, I have managed complex bespoke projects for clients like Accenture,
Britvic, Galliford Try and Carillon delivering in timeline driven and high complexity multi
cultural environment. Here, I left working and opted for PhD. With help of my friends, I was
able to find University for pursuing my PhD and that was University of West of Scotland.
Reflection:
I can achieve my dream which was Senior Leader in MNC in operation sector with help
of PhD. I will acquire enough abilities and skills which are required for being a Leader. I have a
strong belief that with help of this, I will be able to manage my job effectively.
Influencing Factors:
While pursing my PhD, my strongest influencing factor is my family who stood by my
side in every decision I have taken. My lecturer has advised me a lot till now and is still helping
me with every problem I faced. His knowledge and trait has inspired me in every step and
directed me to achieve what I have been. He is constantly helping me with projects.
Could I have dealt with it better ?
I have applied in other universities also and I got opportunity to complete my PhD from
their but I choose University of West of Scotland for further improvement in near future. I don't
regret my decision to be a part of this University as I am going towards my goal.
Learning:
Four modules are taught within university before thesis is started (Allen and Penuel,
2015). I have completed my two modules they are Strategy into action and Value management
and Strategic thinking. Both modules have helped me to learn various aspects of Organisation.
These two modules helped me to manage change, how value will be provided and how initiatives
will be changed to run efficiently. These all will help me in future to be a better Leader.

1.4 Maslow Hierarchy of Needs and Journey Through DBA:
A theory which consist of five steps about motivation at work place are designed by
Abraham Maslow (1943) (Visser, Evering and Barrett, 2014). Maslow believed that employees
have a desire but they are not confident that they can achieve it or not. I have used Maslow's
theory to describe my journey of PhD.
 Physiological Needs:
I have completed by MBA in 1st class from University of West of England which was
sufficient for my physiological needs. My journey through DBA was not just for Physiological
needs like employment or salary but it was my dream which I always had and it was beyond
Physiological needs.
 Security needs :
I do have a potential to work within any good organisation with my hard work and
efforts. I deserve to work within stable environment and receive benefits from organisation. My
PhD is far beyond security or stable job as it will give internal satisfaction.
 Belongingness Needs:

Belongingness is matter of abilities, intelligence and skills like a boss. Being a senior
Leader within MNC, I needs lot of high level skills and ability for which PhD was must. After
completing my PhD I will be a potential candidate for this role in any organisation (Evans,
2014).
 Esteem Needs:
Being Doctor of Business Administration will bring pride because achieving Doctorate
degree is not easy and everyone cannot have it. My name will be Dr. Romit Ray and this title
will be a subject of interpersonal recognition. It is my passion and after receiving this degree I
will be expert in this particular area.
 Self-Actualization :
Self-actualization is important factor as it helps grow as person or individual (Macià and
García, 2016). I am ready to accept my flaws and understand them to realise actual meaning of
life. I want to realise my potential and use it in proper way or wisely and utmost way is self-
actualization which I can achieve through PhD.
1.5 My Creative Leadership That Drives Change
In order to pull up new dimensions so that specific issues could easily be resolved from
my own. I have used Creative leadership model which consists with five different factors and
these are given below:
Passion And Purpose: If it is talked about my passion, I am much familiar with
traditional approaches and through this alterations can easily be brought among my own skills.
Explorative Mindset: My explorative mindset is kind of creative. I explore when face
any problem thinking divergently to fix the problem.
Envisioning A Better Future: My creative leadership style is to envision a better future
for myself and as well as my family.
Orchestrating Creative Team: I have also the qualities of being a creative leader I am
able to build a creative team.
Driving Breakthrough Change: My own personal property is to enhance my skills so
that I can easily resolves the issues that I face on daily basis. I don’t like to stagnate everyday
challenges helps to enhance my capability.

SECTION 2
2.1 My Personality Trait
Personality traits can be defined as characteristics of an individuals that mostly relies
upon feelings, thoughts along with the behaviour at the same time (DuFour, 2014). In present
context, it is being analysed that consistency along with the stability are the two factors, which
consists with personnel traits, that are enclosed with extraversion is expected to be sociable in
different situations and over time. There are five different personality traits that needed to be
understood for an individual when it comes to know personal traits (Forward, 2014). Factors like
openness to experience, extraversion, agreeableness or conscientiousness along with neuroticism
may aid me in doing proper analysis of my own behaviour, characteristic and so on.
While pursuing MBA at University of the West of England, Bristol UK, there were two
tests that I did considering Psychometric approach which consists with Lumina Learning and
Insights. With the help of these two tests, I somehow got to know about my personal traits and
these are openness to experience. Apart from this, if it is talked about curiosity based on
intellectualness, sensitive to beauty, appreciative to art then this could be considered as
intellectual trait. On the other hand, I have found out that high level of openness personal trait to
experience may aid an individual in getting high knowledge, unique and innovative ideas and so
on and this directly affects overall personality as well at the same time. On the other hand, if an
individual is not up-to the mark or not at all open or not following openness. He/she might not
get aware of the fact that personal interest is not there for knowing about new things (Vangrieken
and et. al., 2017).
If it is talked about my own psychometric test, I have analysed that the test have said the
right thing about me because, I stay curious and likes to know about new things as well which
helps me out in learning about new trends and techniques (Albion and et. al., 2015). With the
help of this, I can easily say that I am passionate about by own studies and likes to improve me
knowledge. Along with this, in past few years, I learnt end to end of the lead-to-cash cycle of a
leading manufacturing company within the aerospace industry and delivered high performance
results to gain optimum market share within a brief period of 6 months. Keeping with this, I have
done many other things as well. If it is talked about my education, I did, Masters in Business
Administration from University of the West of England, Bristol UK where I got Merit and in the
year of 2011, BBA was completed from PES University, Bangalore, India. In present time, I

have kept my focus on doing Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at University of the
West of Scotland, London UK. In present context, biggest challenge that I faced was non-
conformities along with the breaking the roles but often I break down but my extreme resilient
ability and agile mind help to stand again. At last, I have also examined that I am pretty much
artistic, imaginative consists with richness based on fantasies.
2.2 My personal SWOT Analysis
Strengths
 I have managed more than 32 people in
team comfortably and build a healthy
working environment.Successfully led
a product line for a period of 2 years
within the
 Service Request Management for
corporate customers.Responsible for
all operations objectives like
efficiency,
 productivity, customer satisfaction,
employee satisfaction, quality,
 SLAs, TATs and worked closely
with compliance, audit, recruitment
 and finance teams across all levels
and multiple stakeholders.
 Know how to manage time efficiently
and achieve the target on time.
 Influence and motivate the team
members to achieve the goals and
objectives on time.
Weaknesses
 I have fear if someone rejects or refuse
my proposal and idea.
 I am updated to new technologies.
 I can't bear huge risk. Don't know how
to mange risk on time.
 Handling stress can be hindrances for
doing work effectively.
 Obstructed work easily.
Opportunities
 Any company who is searching for
Threats
 I can't adjust to new working

team leader or the manager (Gregory
and et. al., 2015).
 I can work with any collaborating
companies as I worked with city bank
collaboration in new york.
 More than 7 year experience in
corporate industry.
 Member of university of west of
Scotland, London as I am pursuing
PhD.
environment of corporate world.
 Cultures and values changes over span
of time.
 Advance technologies are in the market
 competition is huge in the market. As I
am out of industry for so long with will
create obstacle for me.

2.3 Personal TOWS analysis
Personal TOWS
Analysis
Strength Weakness
I have ability to engage and
boost the morale of employees
to gain positive results from
them. Moreover I am decisive
and take quick and fast
decisions.
My major weakness is that as I
don't have a work experience
and doing the same work again
and again makes me feel bored
and sometimes I could not give
effective results.
Opportunities S-O Strategies W-O Strategies
There are opportunities for my
career development (Franke,
Carpenter and Battey, 2017).
As there are many consultancy
firms which are looking for
candidates who have
management skills and I have
BBA and MBA degree.
My team working skills will
help to produce effective
results from employees.
Moreover my decision making
skills will help me to take right
decision for the firm.
My weakness regarding lack of
experience helps me to do my
work dedicatedly and
passionately. Doing repetitive
work makes me being more
creative while working.
Threat S-T Strategies W-T Strategies
Being a responsible leader will
help me in enhancing my
awareness for environment.
Moreover working in a team
will help me to be more
curious about learning and also
expand my cultural
adaptability.
When I m being self aware I
can build my career at the time
of uncertainty.
2.4 Johari Window :A tool for increasing self awareness
Known to self Not known to self
Known to
Open self
I am enthusiastic while working and try to bring
Blind self
I m good in taking decisions
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other innovations in my work but sometimes decisions which
I take prove to wrong to me.
Moreover I do care for
employees a lot but in some
cases employees takes beefit of
this.
Not known
to others
Hidden self
I am independent and whenever I get a workload
I get easily stressed which also creates mess in
my mind.
Unknown self
There are many cases where I
am not sure that whether I will
get success from doing a
particular work or not.
◦ Open self: with the help of open self of mine I can analyse feedbacks of other people
and my observation on my behaviour.
◦ Blind self: Blind self is understood by the help of my family members , mentors and
relatives. Here I acknowledge my positive things and negative things both. By
knowing negative things will help me to rectify my mistakes and errors and do
improvisation.
◦ Hidden self: This are qualities which I usually hide from other people. This side is
only known to me.
◦ Unknown self: It refers to my potential. This is side which needs to work for full
potential of my entire life.
2.5 My Personal Kaizen- Growth Mindset and continuous improvement
Essential element of lean production and start up philosophy is to continuous
improvement. It is effective way to attain company goals in best possible manner. Kaizen is an
Japanese word which translation in English means “ Good Change”. In my personal aspect of life
I believe and try to follow this Kaizen structure. Benefits of this structure includes, better career,
better life, safer environment and to eliminate hard work (Van den Bergh, Ros and Beijaard,
2015). I have idealised myself to scientifically innovate and test various ideas. Kaizen is mainly
a window of opportunity which formulates little bit change in everyday of life. When any
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individual follow kaizen structure effectively then that person is provided by “ Zenkai” title. The
Zenkai is basically an ancient master who never ever wasted a single drop of water. In my own
personal life I strictly want to follow rules of Zenkai and never wants to waste any single
moment without evaluating my qualities. Basically humans are of two kinds of mindsets and all
these are fixed and growth mindset Dr. Carol Dweck wrote in her best selling and famous book
which is “ Mindset- The new Psychology of success”. Briefly I am going to examine fixed and
growth mindset.
2.6 The Growth and Fixes Mindset
Dr. Carol Dweck professor of Stanford University examined that one of the biggest
growth sector for success in individual drives through person itself mindset. She mainly
described two kinds of mindset which includes fixed and growth mindset. It is impossible to
have both mindset together. A person can have only one mindset at a time. If an individual have
have mindset of fixes nature then they believe that their character and potential is unchangeable.
Person take challenges as an obstacles and intelligence as an strategic thing and in addition to
this they take feedback from various other people offensively.
Whereas, growth mindset means person believe that they are changeable. With the help
of self talents, characters and intelligence a person can improve when someone work on them.
With help of life experiences one can easily improve their skills, ability, belief and competence.
In above mentioned traits of personality refers me as an growth mindset. I surely believes in my
skills and intelligence. I am more open to experience traits in Carl Jung Colour energy. Above
mentioned both traits proves that I have segment of growth mindset. I thoroughly enjoy learning
new skills in everyday span of life. I believe that my skills and abilities are not fixed or static I
can change them with my regular hard work.
SECTION 3
3.1 Monetization of My Achievement
Money is very essential to perform everyday functions. I am continuously developing
myself and I have some aspirations regarding to my salary. Below mentioned are my salary plans
for five years:
Just after completing my PhD program I would like to continue in corporate world and
join as a senior leader.
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My Potential Employer:
It is my dream to work in a consultancy firms. Through LinkedIn ( Social network) I
have registered my potential employer and started researching on them. Bain and company, PwC
and McKinsey called me for interview. I am basically a full time student that's why I am not
completely successful. But during that interview they thoroughly inspired my enthusiasm also
they told me to keep in touch with them. Just after finishing my Doctor of Business
Administration I can able start my career with them. Currently I am following KPMG, McKinsey
& Company and HayGroup.
3.2 My Personal Strategy Road Map
It is critically important for me to know purpose of my life for professional development.
Personal strategic road map will aid me to provide direction in everyday functions (Van den
Bergh, Ros and Beijaard, 2015). This will guide me to work in effective direction.
 First point in strategic road map create few successful factors that will automatically
impact on next level. In this habit section I would chose to be proactive in everyday span
of life also I want to sharpen my skills to move a step ahead towards my goals. I have
implemented a win- win strategy in my mind in order to work in positive manner. Also it
is necessary for me to develop financial awareness as if I save every single penny each
day that will benefit in my retirement period.
 In second phase of strategic road map it is actions included here which shows am I going
as per according to my goals or not. With this I can easily evaluate my strength and
weaknesses. Spending time with my friends and family benefits me to relive my stress
and enhance my productivity towards continuous improvement. This will aid me to
increase my abilities and skills. Also by adopting health eating habits and regular
exercise will develop my internal as well as external strength.
 In the third phase of strategic road map, goals and responsibility are mentioned. My
foremost goals is to be an outstanding partner as family is my first and specific priority
and it is a major source of my all happiness. After that work as a senior leader in a MNC
and buy my own house would be my further step toward my goal.
 One of the basic and essential part of my own strategic road map includes my values
which is utmost important point in my life. Also to get happy and stable life and to
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become financially independent is one of my value. In addition to this, to apply my
knowledge while maintaining continuous learning is one of my plan.
3.3 My Five Years Action Plan
Goal What will I do? Date to be
started( Timed)
Outcome Date completed
1 To finish DBA (PhD) 01/06/17 Acquire DBA
Degree with merit
01/06/18
2 To do Internship in big firms
any of the Following:
1. Marks and Spencer
2. TESCO Plc
01/07/18 I will get enough
experience for my
consultancy
profession
01/07/19
3 To learn “Chinese-Mandarin”
Language
01/09/2019 Multilingual
abilities increase
skills and
employability
01/09/20
4 To do a course “Design
Thinking”
01/10/19 DT is about
solution based
Thinking and
Innovative
solution
01/01/20
4. CONCLUSION
To conclude, outcomes of this PDF is essential as it helps me to find real me. In the
starting phase of above mentioned Personal development programme I have elaborated about
past experiences of my life by using Jon's model and Gibb's model. I have implemented
Maslow's hierarchy need of theory to explain the need of PhD in my life. I have also examined
my leadership style in first phase. While in second phase I have discussed my personal traits.
It will benefit to know who I am and how can I discover myself as an effective leader. I
have evaluated big five personal traits and in trait theory as it will help me to examine my
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personal different strength and weaknesses. Also I have taken advantage of Kaizen ( Japanese
Philosophy) to continuously improve my self for future purpose. End phase of PDF plan shows
my financial aspirations along with graph. In addition to this I have implemented five years of
action plan in which I have described my action plans which will aid me to fulfil my dream.
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